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Egypt to add 500 MW from Obelisk solar project to national grid within weeks
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Egypt is set to connect the second phase of the Obelisk solar power project in Nagaa Hammadi to its national electricity grid in the coming weeks, adding 500 megawatts of renewable energy capacity. This initiative aims to expand clean energy generation and bolster power supplies for the summer. The announcement followed a meeting between Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat and executives from the Norwegian renewable energy company Scatec. The first 500-megawatt phase of the Obelisk project, along with its 200-megawatt-hour battery storage facility, was connected earlier this year. Scatec is developing a portfolio of renewable energy projects in Egypt, totaling 3,100 megawatts, including solar and wind power plants, and 4,000 megawatt-hours of battery storage across the Red Sea, Qena, Minya, and Alexandria governorates. Progress was also reviewed for a 900-megawatt wind project in Ras Shukeir, expected to connect in 2027, and a 1,700-megawatt solar power project in Minya. Officials discussed plans for additional energy storage facilities in Minya, Alexandria, and Qena to enhance grid flexibility and increase reliance on renewables. The implementation status of Scatec鈥檚 battery manufacturing plant, with an estimated investment of $1.8 billion and expected completion next year, was also covered. Minister Esmat highlighted the importance of accelerating project execution to reduce dependence on conventional fuels, improve energy security, and support econom
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Egypt has officially adopted the U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards FMVSS, a move intended to expand automotive trade with the United States and increase access to American-made vehicles and parts. The announcement was made during a visit by U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Analysis Steven Haines to General Motors' production facility in 6th of October City. He was joined by U.S. Charg茅 d鈥橝ffaires Robert Silverman, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid, Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem, and General Motors Egypt General Manager Rohan Fernandes. Haines stated that this decision creates a clear pathway for increased U.S. vehicle and auto parts exports to Egypt, building on over $256 million in U.S. automotive exports to Egypt last year. The U.S. Embassy indicated that adopting these standards will streamline imports of U.S. vehicles and components, enhance competition in Egypt's automotive market, and offer consumers greater access to American-made vehicles and spare parts. General Motors welcomed the development, noting it provides greater regulatory certainty and has already facilitated the return of the Cadillac brand to the Egyptian market. This agreement is also expected to strengthen bilateral economic ties by supporting U.S. automotive exports and creating new opportunities for Egyptian businesses and consumers.
Egypt has strongly condemned recent threats targeting Saudi Arabia, rejecting any escalation that could jeopardize the Kingdom's security or regional stability. In an official statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced these threats as irresponsible actions that undermine regional stability, endanger international trade, and threaten maritime navigation in vital waterways. The ministry stated that these actions violate international law, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and relevant UN Security Council resolutions. Egypt reaffirmed its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Cooperation Council member states, expressing complete support for measures taken by the Kingdom to protect its security, stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. The statement also emphasized the importance of prioritizing political and diplomatic solutions while adhering to international legal frameworks to achieve de-escalation and maintain long-term peace in the region.
Egypt鈥檚 Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Expatriates, Badr Abdelatty, met with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, in Abu Dhabi. The ministers praised the strong Egyptian-Emirati relations, guided by the directives of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation. They condemned Iranian attacks on Arab states, with Abdelatty expressing Egypt's solidarity with the UAE and GCC countries, calling for an immediate halt to escalatory actions. Both officials emphasized the importance of preserving freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and rejected efforts to restrict transit through international waterways. The meeting also included discussions on regional developments in Sudan, Palestine, Syria, and Lebanon, with an agreement to maintain close coordination for regional security and peace.